Dive Brief:
- Dover Fueling Solutions has installed its first direct-current fast charger at a Chevron site in Loganville, Georgia, the company announced in late December.
- The electric vehicle charging hardware, Wayne PWR, offers up to 400 kilowatts per connector and features a point-of-sale-agnostic payment system.
- While the pressure for c-stores to add EV charging has eased over the past few years, U.S. drivers bought a record number of EVs in Q3 2024 and many companies are still looking to add charging infrastructure.
Dive Insight:
Dover Fueling Solutions, best known for its liquid fuel dispensers, has expanded its lineup of energy options by adding EV charging technology that the company says “addresses critical market gaps in reliability and durability.”
Wayne PWR offers remote diagnostics, proactive monitoring and heartbeat checks to increase uptime and maintenance speed. The chargers are also built in Austin, Texas, where the company is based.
“This direct control over production ensures that our EVC meets the highest standards of reliability,” said Chad Bass, director of product management for EV charging at DFS in September, when the company announced its new charger.
The charger in Loganville officially opened on Dec. 18 after an approximately four-week installation.
Nabeel Memon, CEO of Nabeel Group of Companies, which opened the charger, said in an email there are no current plans to add the chargers at any of its other sites, but added, “we're continuously exploring opportunities to expand our offerings and are committed to staying adaptable as we evaluate demand and feedback from the communities we serve.”
